Posts by Kevin Harson
Times Investigation: Ex-Trump DOJ lawyers say ‘fraudulent’ UC antisemitism probes led them to quit
Nine former Department of Justice attorneys assigned to investigate alleged antisemitism at the University of California described chaotic and rushed directives from the Trump administration and told The Times they felt pressured to conclude that campuses had violated the civil rights of Jewish students and staff. In interviews over several weeks, the career attorneys —…
Read MoreVanderbilt’s Diego Pavia proposes major change after missing CFP
The Vanderbilt Commodores found themselves as the odd man out in the SEC, being the only team in the conference to win ten games and not make the 2025-26 College Football Playoff. This year’s CFP field has sparked a significant amount of criticism. Some have been upset about two teams outside the Power 5 conferences…
Read MoreWhat the Trump administration’s hepatitis B vaccine rollback means for California
For most American infants, the hepatitis B shot comes just before their first bath, in the blur of pokes, prods and pictures that attend a 21st century hospital delivery. But as of this week, thousands of newborns across the U.S. will no longer receive the initial inoculation for hepatitis B — the first in a…
Read MoreDid the U.S. attack? Maduro flee? No, but in Venezuela, rampant rumors fly
CARACAS, Venezuela — Even in Venezuela, a nation battered by years of economic, social and political turmoil, the Christmas season is a time to put aside one’s troubles, spend time with family, enjoy a bit of holiday cheer — if you can escape the ubiquitous uncertainty and rumors that mark life here. On one day social media…
Read MoreBears trade rumor resurfaces before Browns matchup
The Chicago Bears are preparing to face the Cleveland Browns in a critical matchup this Sunday, and one Bears player is surely looking to have a better performance this week: wide receiver D.J. Moore. Moore managed one catch for minus-4 yards during Chicago’s Week 14 loss to the Green Bay Packers, the latest in what…
Read MoreJohnny Manziel has strong reaction to Lane Kiffin’s attempt to poach Marcel Reed
The Texas A&M Aggies are gearing up for the College Football Playoff but received massive news this week when star quarterback Marcel Reed announced he would return to college football next season, forgoing the 2026 NFL Draft. In the wake of that news, Reed appeared on Robert Griffin III’s “Outta Pocket” podcast and, like many…
Read MoreKristi Noem grilled over L.A. Purple Heart Army vet who self-deported
The saga of a Los Angeles Army veteran who legally immigrated to the United States, was wounded in combat and self-deported to South Korea earlier this year, became a flashpoint during a testy congressional hearing about the Trump administration’s immigration policy. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was grilled Thursday on Capitol Hill about military veterans…
Read MorePowerful men in politics and media shown in new Epstein estate images
WASHINGTON — House Democrats on Friday released 19 photographs from Jeffrey Epstein’s private email server showing a collection of powerful men in politics, media and Hollywood in the convicted sex offender’s orbit. The photographs do not reveal any wrongdoing, but offer more detail about who Epstein associated with. The images show Steve Bannon, a former Trump adviser,…
Read MoreGavin Newsom’s office responds to ‘10,000 arrests’ of migrants in LA
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office has issued a rebuke of the federal government’s immigration enforcement operations in Los Angeles after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that more than 10,000 migrants had been arrested in the region since June. “This is all part of this sick game of cruelty and chaos that President and Stephen Miller…
Read More4 Alabama players get good news before College Football Playoff vs Oklahoma
At a time when Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide need some good news heading into next week’s clash with the Oklahoma Sooners, they received some on Thursday. Kaleb Edwards, Michael Carroll, London Simmons, and Dijon Lee Jr. were all named to the All-SEC Freshman Team, tying for the most players on the list…
Read MoreNotre Dame facing threats from rival programs over new playoff rule
With a No. 11 ranking when the final bracket was released on Sunday, Notre Dame failed to receive the final at-large bid for the College Football Playoff. More News: Marcus Freeman ‘Upset’ With Alabama Jumping Notre Dame Had the same set of circumstances happened next year, the Fighting Irish would be in. ND athletic director…
Read MoreJustice Department drafting a list of ‘domestic terrorists’
WASHINGTON — Justice Department leadership has directed the FBI to “compile a list of groups or entities engaged in acts that may constitute domestic terrorism” by the start of next year, and to establish a “cash reward system” that incentivizes individuals to report on their fellow Americans, according to a memo reviewed by The Times. Law enforcement…
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